I have only seen one crepe myrtle where I'm at (southwest wa coast) I dont think it flowered much but I don't think it mattered.... The bark was the spectacular trait for this one. It was 15 ish feet and guessing planted 20-30 years ago. Multitrunked, with a high sparse canopy... Kind of didn't really notice it until you got close. The colors of the bark were amazing!! I wish I had some pics of it.
Ali- if u decide to get the lil trees I would love a couple of dogwoods and the crepe myrtle even a redbud.
If u decide to